Peer Review

Question 1

peer review

Answer 1

assessment of scientific work by experts in the same field to make sure that all research to be published is of high quality

Question 2

purposes of peer review

Answer 2

to know if research is worthwhile for funding to be allocated to
validates relevance and quality of research - prevents fraudulent research
to suggest improvements or amendments to study

Question 3

peer review: strength

Answer 3

anonymity - prevents researcher bias and screw-u effect

Question 4

peer review: weakness

Answer 4

publication bias - file drawer phenomenon where negative results are intentionally not published, giving a misconception of the research findings and its application to the wider public
hard to find experts
preserving status quo- only choosing supporting, not contradicting, evidence